SR1321 over Howard Creek
FairWatauga County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR1306 · Structure no. 000000001890258
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1321 over Howard Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1321 over Howard Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1321 over Howard Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1321 over Howard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1321 over Howard Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is SR1321 over Howard Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns SR1321 over Howard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.